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    Cruising the Seine on a Luxury Barge Cruise with CroisiEurope

    Published: Feb 5, 2020 · Modified: Aug 19, 2021 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    If you’ve never traveled on a Luxury Barge, you don’t know what your missing. Cruising the Seine on a 20 passenger ship will give you a whole new perspective on travel.

    Captain and guests at the bow of the Luxury Barge the Deborah

    This post was sponsored by France Cruises and CroisiEurope. All opinions, text and images are my own. 

    view of the left bank of the Seine in Paris

    What could be better than starting a cruise in Paris…sigh. The city of lights was the first European destination we ever traveled to and it will always hold a special place in our hearts. Seeing Paris from the deck of our CroisiEurope ship the Deborah was definitely a wonderful experience.

    Eiffel Tower from the deck of a river cruise ship

    This view never gets old, and seeing the Eiffel Tower from the deck of our ship was a magical experience. Our friends at France Cruises arranged this delightful cruise and I couldn’t thank them enough for the opportunity to see France from the Seine River. This truly was a relaxing way to travel!

    slices of duck breast and potatoes on a white plate

    And when you’re in France on a French Cruise Line you can expect amazing French cuisine. And our chef didn’t disappoint. This duck breast was exceptional and the sauce to die for!

    Chef cutting coulibiac of salmon onboard a cruise ship

    The chef created masterful dishes some of which he prepared in the dining room, like his Classic Coulibiac of Salmon. 

    slice of Salmon layered with rice wrapped in puff pasty

    This tender filet of salmon with rice wrapped in puff pastry and served with a dill sauce was ah-mazing!

    4 different images of salads on our croisieurope cruise

    Not only did we enjoy amazing dinners but lunches were just as delicious. We enjoyed a variety of salads and cheese plates.

    four appetizers served on our CroisiEurope cruise

    At dinner, we were served artfully crafted appetizers that were every bit as delicious as they were beautiful.

    four entrees on our croisieurope cruise

    But the entrees were the stars of the daily offerings.

    four desserts from our croisieurope cruise

    And of course, there were desserts..sigh. From classic creme brulee to poached pears, we enjoyed perfectly prepared French desserts. We were cruising the Seine and life was good.

    group of travelers in the artists village of Barbizon

    Traveling on a barge or river ship gives you opportunities to see an area that you wouldn’t have access to on a large cruise ship. Since we were on a barge we could pretty much dock anywhere and that brought us into small towns and villages on the river.

    The village of Barbizon on the edge of the Fontainebleau forest owes its fame to the 19th-century landscape painters Théodore Rousseau, Jean-Baptiste Corot, Charles-Francois Daubigny and Jean-François Millet. Their artistic movement, the Barbizon School (1830 to 1875), was considered a precursor of Impressionism. 

    front view of The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

    One of our stops was The Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte located in Maincy, France about 55 km southeast of Paris. Built between 1658 to 1661 for Nicolas Fouquet, Marquis de Belle Île, Viscount of Melun and Vaux, the superintendent of finances for Louis XIV aka The Sun King. When the king saw the opulence of the chateau and gardens, the King began to wonder where Fouquet got the funds to build the palace. Things didn’t go well for Fouquet after that.

    canal du loing

    And life on the Canal du Loing is easy and very relaxing. It’s hard to stress when you have views like this.

    Moret sur Loing canal bank

    And when you come upon a small town on the weekend during the summer months, everyone heads to the canal for a picnic or refreshing swim. The town of Moret sur Loing was a wonderful look into French country life.

    Chef Dennis holding a bike on a walkway in Moret sur Loing

    We even took a bike ride down to the town along the canal bank in the town of Moret sur Loing, I could have stayed there all day! The foldable bikes onboard the Deborah were easy to use and a great way to see more of the area. We loved the folding bikes so much we got two for our US travels and around where we live in Florida.

    town of Moret Loing et Orvanne

    Small town life in France is a different way of life and much better than the normal tourist experience. 

    deck on Deborah set up for dinner

    Did I mention we ate out on the back deck a few of the nights we cruised? 

    chef on Deborah standing next to a barbecue grill

    In fact, the Chef grilled one night on the back deck. That was a pretty awesome experience on a cruise.

    cocktails on board the Deborah

    And every afternoon we enjoyed a delightful cocktail hour. I could get used to living like this!

    two guys in a hot tub on the back of the CroisiEurope Deborah

    So when its time to plan your vacation, think of taking a Luxury Barge Cruise,  I promise you’ll enjoy a relaxing, delicious cruise through France or one of their other destinations. Learn more about CroisiEurope Cruises.

    My friends at France Cruises can help you make your travel plans with CroisiEurope and other cruise companies in France.

    group of people and crew of Deborah on the back deck for dinner

    You could even celebrate our birthday onboard like one of our new Swiss friends. And most small cruise lines allow you to charter the entire ship (6-10 cabins), wouldn’t that be an amazing experience for family and friends?

    If you enjoyed this post you may like my other cruise posts:

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    1. Garf

      February 14, 2020 at 2:32 pm

      What a perfect way to spend the day and unwind. Love the green drinks.

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    2. Rosey

      February 14, 2020 at 6:59 am

      Ah yes, it is hard to stress with views like that… I have visited the Seine but never ridden on it.

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    3. momi berlin

      February 13, 2020 at 9:56 pm

      as you give us a glimpse of a travel by water, i find it can be both exciting and luxurious. hope we can also experience it but first off, i need to deal first with my vertigonand meniers disease.

      Reply
    4. tweenselmom

      February 13, 2020 at 8:55 pm

      Wow, this cruise is something. I love the food and the sceneries especially the view of The Eiffel Tower. That’s my dream tour!

      Reply
    5. Kuntala Bhattacharya

      February 13, 2020 at 2:12 pm

      Such a lovely post. The photos are amazing and the food is especially awesome. Must be a great experience.

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    6. Margaret | Live Like No One Else

      February 13, 2020 at 12:03 pm

      I’ve walked down the riverbank of the Seine, but this cruise looks like so much fun. The food looks amazing. And as much as I love the tourist attractions, I always make sure to see and visit small towns to get a taste of how people really live! Great post. Thank you!

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    7. WanderlustBeautyDreams

      February 13, 2020 at 9:36 am

      Wow looks like a magical time. The sights and the food look so lovely. I would love to experience this some day!

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    8. Catherine Santiago Jose

      February 13, 2020 at 6:48 am

      This is a must experience for everybody, all the food featured looks so yummy and delicious. Loved to experience this for once in a lifetime.

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    9. Lisa

      February 13, 2020 at 3:01 am

      Wow, what an amazing adventure!

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    10. Chad

      February 12, 2020 at 4:46 pm

      Ahhhh take me to la seine now please…I’ve been before and I loved it so so much. I love Paris!!!

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    11. Jessica Collazo

      February 12, 2020 at 1:13 pm

      This Is such a good way to explore France especially Paris. I love the way the cruise goes on in the river. It looks so chic and glam. I love it.

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    12. Chelsea Sauve - Wandure

      February 12, 2020 at 11:51 am

      What a lovely – delicious – way to spend the day! Thanks for sharing your journey :).

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